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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
40
Overall
40
Olympus E-330 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Olympus E-330
(Full Review)
  • 7MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 400 (Push to 1600)
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 616g - 140 x 87 x 72mm
  • Launched March 2006
  • Additionally referred to as EVOLT E-330
  • Old Model is Olympus E-300
  • New Model is Olympus E-450
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the E-330 (7MP) and FH6 (14MP) and the E-330 (Four Thirds) and FH6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-330 was announced 6 years prior to the FH6 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-330 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic FH6 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the E-330 grades versus the FH6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-330 over the Panasonic FH6

 E-330 FH6 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Olympus E-330

 FH6 E-330 
IntroducedJanuary 2012March 2006Fresher by 70 months
Display dimension2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution230k215kClearer display (+15k dot)

Common features in the Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FH6

 E-330 FH6 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-330 has got exterior measurements of 140mm x 87mm x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") along with a weight of 616 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the E-330 against the FH6.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-330 and FH6 is 65 and 96 respectively.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The graphic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the E-330 and FH6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The E-330 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH6 will resolve more detail with its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older E-330 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-330 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography features
54
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
low megapixels (7MP)
34
resolution is good (14MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-330
Street photography with Panasonic FH6
60
tilting screen
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (616g)
no image stabilization
maximum ISO low (400)
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (119 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-330
Sports photography with Panasonic FH6
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with phase detect AF
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery (280 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-330 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
50
lighter than competition in class (616 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (7MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
71
good battery (280 shots)
lighter than average (119g)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-330 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no image stabilization
low megapixels (7 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (400)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
good battery (280 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-330 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging features
9
can't record video
33
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than average (119 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic support
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Olympus E-330 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-330 and Panasonic FH6
 Olympus E-330Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus E-330 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Also referred to as EVOLT E-330 -
Type Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-03-18 2012-01-09
Physical type Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 7 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3136 x 2352 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 400 6400
Max boosted ISO 1600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 3 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.9
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 215k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.47x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 3.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 616 gr (1.36 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 140 x 87 x 72mm (5.5" x 3.4" x 2.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II), xD Picture Card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,100 $129